Sophie Kovalevsky a Brilliant but Tragic Mathematician
The biographical reminiscence traces Sophie Kovalevsky born 1850 in Russia to a gifted but constrained path. Her marriage elopement with Vladimir Kovalevsky, studies across Europe, and ascent as a leading European mathematician are recounted, including the 1888 Bordin prize award and her lifelong unhappiness.
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Sophie
Monsieur Kovalevsky
Madame
Sweden
Stockholm
Europe
Bordin
French Academy of Science
Madame Kovalevsky
Sophie Kovalevsky
Paris
Senator Morgan’s national prospects and regional stature
The piece notes Morgan’s popularity in the south and rising regard in the north for his statesmanlike qualities. It recalls how he would have been labeled a jingo years ago, and suggests a potential rise as a political idol. He has declined to seek the Democratic nomination, saying it is too soon for the south to demand this from any party.
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South
Senator Morgan
North
Mr. Morgan
Maceo a Gentleman in Personal Descriptions
War reporters who met Antonio Maceo describe him as courteous and elegant in manners. A mulatto with good education, he appears worldly and well dressed. Maceo is a veteran of the Cuban rebellion and a trained soldier.
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Maceo
Antonio Maceo
Life and career of Arthur Brooks described in Harper's Weekly
A portrait of Arthur Brooks born 1845 in Boston. Noted Episcopal rector in Williamsport Chicago and New York City Church of the Incarnation. Renowned preacher scholar and organizer who rebuilt postfire church and guided debts to paid status.
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Doctor Brooks
LATE ARTHUR BROOKS DIES. EPISCOPAL LEADER AND CHURCHMAN
The obituary recalls Arthur Brooks graduated 1887 and ordained in 1870 after study at Andover Theological Seminary and Episcopal Theological Seminary Philadelphia. He served Trinity Williamsport and St James Chicago before leading Church of the Incarnation New York with a wary, old fashioned but reverent approach to liturgy.
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Andover Theological Seminary
Episcopal Theological Seminary
Philadelphia
Old Trinity, Sam
Arthur Brooksmer
Boston
Phillips Brooks
Frederick Brooks
Trinity Church
Williamsport
Elizabeth W. Willard
St. James’ Church
Chicago
New York
Church of the Incarnation
Doctor Brooks
Old St. Paul's
St. Georges
Beekman Street
Oldest Living Odd Fellow Claim Confirmed for Captain Williams
Captain Thomas C. Williams of Oakland California is recognized as the oldest living Odd Fellow. He joined Detroit Odd Fellowship in 1824 at age 18 and traveled to California with peers including a future senator during the 1849 gold rush. He joined California’s first lod ge of Odd Fellows and has remained a member since.
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Thomas C. Williams
Oakland
California
Williams
Odd Fellowship
Detroit
Pacific Slope
Senator Jones
California Lodge of Odd Fellows
Whispering Best Suited Voice, Says Eminent Musician
The Washington Star quotes an eminent musician answering a young man who asks what his voice is best adapted to. The response is concise and pointed: whispering.
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Washington Star
Temporary Nirvana Found A Wanderer At Uncle Billys Inn
A drifting traveler finds temporary nirvana in the calm personality of Uncle Billy at the old inn where Boston coaches once stopped. The two men, contrasts in size and temperament, share a four month standoff of static and motion as the wanderer settles into varied chores and quiet companionship.
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Uncle Billy
Boston
Europe
Vermont
California
Panama
Bronx
Billy
Dying Miss Anglia Bowsher Dies After Rifle Accident
Miss Anglia Bowsher, formerly of Upper Sandusky, died after a hunting outing at Mineral Springs Missouri. She was shot in the back by a rifle fired accidentally during an outing. She spoke of heaven, sang hymns, and comforted Miss Allie Ballew before passing.
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Princeton
Anglia Bowsher
Upper Sandusky
Mineral Springs
Allie Ballew
St.king
Miss Bowsher
Ballew
O. S. Russell
Allie
Hottie
Zoie
Gennie
Mr. Carl
Bridgeport Inventor Claims New Explosive Test in Cuba
A Bridgeport inventor touts a new explosive that he says can annihilate invading forces when dropped among them. He travels to Cuba to test it on General Campos and his troops, though contemporary reports doubt such claims will lead to decisive military change.
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Bridgeport
Cuba
General Campos
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Uring
Revue de Paris
Mme
Anna
Russia
Vladimir Kovalevsky
Sophie Sophie
Papa
Gen. Kroukovsky
Ruy Blas
Vladimir
Monsieur
England
Mosc
Heidelberg
Mme. Kovalevsky
Berlin
Weirstrasse
Oyster Way
Oyster Bay
Long Island
Senator Morgana of
Alabama
Arthur Brooks
Two Continents
Euston
Harper's Weekly
Harper & Brothers
America
Episcopal Church
Pennsylvania
New York City
Cambridge
Rowe Street
William G
Mary Ann Phillips Brooks
Boston Latin School
Harvard College
H. E. Taubeneck
National Committee of
The
People’s Party
Taubeneck
United States
Weebington
Illinois
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